Ultra-Orthodox demonstrations in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh on Wednesday evening deteriorated into riots and damage to property. The protesters clashed with police and Border Police forces, and three suspects have been arrested so far.
The riot in Jerusalem began as a protest against the construction of the light rail. During a demonstration at the Ministers of Israel-Kings of Israel intersection, garbage cans placed in the middle of the road were set on fire, demonstrators dispersed after police and Border Police arrived at the scene.
Later, at a demonstration on Bar Ilan Street, street fences were damaged, and protesters entered the light rail work site, threw stones and bottles at police and Border Police forces, some of whom physically confronted the officers.
Night of riots in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh // Police Spokesperson's Office
In the city of Beit Shemesh, protests are still taking place and the police report that hundreds of demonstrators are participating. According to the police, stones, objects and lanes of travel are blocked with burning garbage cans. A policewoman was lightly injured by a stone thrown at her, hitting her upper body.
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